4-242-051-13(1)
Compact Disc
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
RCD-W50C/W10
©2002 Sony Corporation
Contents
Getting Started
Recording/Editing
Unpacking ............................................. 6
Hooking Up the System ........................ 6
This Unit Can Use the Following Discs 7
Notes on Recording ............................. 16
Useful Tips for Recording ................... 16
Synchro-Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW ......................................... 18
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW
Basic Operations
Manually ....................................... 20
Adjusting the Recording Level............ 21
Playing a CD ......................................... 8
Using the Display .................................. 9
Marking Track Numbers While
Recording ...................................... 22
Locating a Specific Track.................... 11
Locating a Particular Point in a Track.... 12
Playing Tracks/Discs Repeatedly
(Repeat Play) ................................. 13
Playing in Random Order
Recording the Original Sound of the
Program Source
(Direct Recording Function) ......... 23
Fading In and Out (Fader) ................... 23
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW ............. 24
Unfinalizing a CD-RW ........................ 25
Erasing Tracks of a CD-RW ............... 25
Labeling Tracks/Discs ......................... 26
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 14
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play) .............................. 15
Additional Information
Using the Setup Menu ......................... 28
Messages ............................................. 29
Self-diagnosis Function ....................... 30
System Limitations .............................. 30
Troubleshooting................................... 31
Specifications ........................ Back cover
3
On condensation in the unit
Welcome
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should
this occur, the unit may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the CD, CD-R, or CD-RW and leave the
unit turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Recorder. Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly and retain it
for future reference.
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle it by its edge. Do
not touch the surface.
About This Manual
• Do not stick adhesive papers or tapes onto the disc.
The instructions in this manual are for 2
models: RCD-W50C and RCD-W10.
RCD-W50C is the model used for illustration
purposes.
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the unit. You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or similar names as
those on the unit.
• Only regular circular discs can be used in this unit.
Irregularly shaped discs, such as star or heart-
shaped discs may damage the unit.
• If there is glue or a similar substance on the disc,
remove it completely before using the disc.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
Indicates that you can do the task using
the remote.
Z
On storage
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside the car.
• Store discs in their cases. Do not store discs either
stacked horizontally or standing vertically without
their cases.
Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
On cleaning
• Fingerprints or dust on the disc may cause poor
sound reproduction or sound dropout.
• Before playing a disc, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
On power sources
• Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage of the deck is identical with your local
power supply. The operating voltage is indicated
on the nameplate at the rear of the unit.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the unit for a long time,
be sure to disconnect the unit from the wall outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• If the disc is still dirty after being wiped with a
cleaning cloth, wipe it again with a slightly
moistened cloth. Then wipe off the residual
moisture with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
4
Note on High-Speed
Synchro-Recording
Certain CD conditions may cause sound
dropout or noise in the recording results, or
even create unwanted tracks on the CD-R or
CD-RW. If this happens, clean the CD as
instructed in “On cleaning” above, and
record material to the CD-R or CD-RW
using normal speed Synchro-Recording only.
Note on CD-R or CD-RW
playback
When you playback a CD-R or CD-RW
recorded by a CD-R or CD-RW recorder,
you may not be able to playback depending
on the recording conditions (e.g., dirty disc,
etc.). Also, you should note that you need to
finalize a CD-R or CD-RW before playing
back on another system other than the one
used to make the recording. (Finalizing is a
process to complete the recording.)
After finalizing a CD-R, you can play it in
any conventional CD player. However,
depending on the state of the recording, there
may be sound skips during playback.
After finalizing a CD-RW, you can play it in
a CD-RW compatible player only.
5
Getting Started
Hooking Up the System
Unpacking
This section describes how to hook up the unit
to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of
each component before making the
connections.
Check that the following items are included:
• Audio connecting cords
Phono jack × 2 (red/white) y Phono jack ×
2 (red/white) (2)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
Connecting the unit to an
amplifier
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Connect the amplifier to the ANALOG IN/
OUT jacks using the audio connecting cords
(supplied), making sure to match the color-
coded cords to the appropriate jacks on the
components: red (R) to red and white (L) to
white. Be sure to make connections firmly to
prevent hum and noise.
Inserting batteries into the
remote
You can control the unit using the supplied
remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching
the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on
the unit.
Audio connecting cords (supplied) (2)
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Red (R)
Amplifier
RCD-W50C/W10
CD
ANALOG
IN
IN
OUT
L
L
R
R
TAPE/MD
OUT
IN
L
Tip
l: Signal flow
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
unit, replace both batteries with new ones.
R
Connecting the unit to a
digital component
Notes
• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or
humid place.
Connect a component such as digital amplifier,
CD player, DAT deck, or MD deck through the
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN/OUT jacks with the
optical digital cord (not supplied). Plug in the
cord.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
6
Setting the voltage selector
(voltage selector equipped
models only)
This Unit Can Use the
Following Discs
Check that the voltage selector on the rear
panel of the unit is set to the local power line
voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct
position using a screwdriver before connecting
the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
The unit can use three types of discs as
follows:
Audio CD
Discs with these logos can be played by
both DECK A (the CD player section)
and DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW
recording section) of the unit.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V
220-240V
Audio CD-R
Connecting the AC power
cord
Discs with this logo are recordable
only one time. When you finalize the
disc (page 24), you can play it in either
DECK A (the CD player section) or
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
DECK B (the CD-R or CD-RW
recording section), or any conventional CD player
(you may not be able to play it in some CD players),
including home, car, and portable models. (An
unfinalized disc can be played only in DECK B.)
When you buy a CD-R, please note that you must buy
an audio CD-R. A CD-R designed for computer use
will not work in this unit.
Audio CD-RW
Discs with this logo are recordable,
and also re-w ritable. When you
finalize the disc (page 24), you can
play it in either DECK A (the CD
player section) or DECK B (the CD-R
or CD-RW recording section), and CD-RW
compatible players. They will not play back in most
current CD players unless the player is CD-RW
compatible. (An unfinalized disc can be played only
in DECK B.)
When you buy a CD-RW, please note that you must
buy an audio CD-RW. A CD-RW designed for
computer use will not work in this unit.
This logo means that an unit is
compatible with Audio CD-R and
Audio CD-RW (both Audio CD-R and
Audio CD-RW can be used).
7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD
This unit has two decks.
To
Do the following:
Stop playback
Pause playing
Press x.
Press X. Press the button again or
press H to resume playing.
In this manual, the CD player section is just
called DECK A, and the CD-R and CD-RW
recording section is called DECK B.
Select the disc
(for DECK A of
RCD-W50C)
Press one of the DISC 1-5
buttons.*
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A (the CD player
section), or to CDR for operations on DECK B
Go to the next disc Press D. SKIP on the remote.
(for DECK A of
RCD-W50C) Z
(the CD-R or CD-RW recording section).
Go to the next
track
Turn AMS**clockwise (or press
> on the remote ).
OPEN/CLOSE
(OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W10)
DISC 1-5 A
POWER
H
Turn AMS counterclockwise (or
press . on the remote).
Go to the beginning
of the current track
or the preceding
track
Remove the disc
Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A),
whichever contains the disc you
want to remove after stopping
play.
X
AMS
PLAY MODE
AMS
x
H
x
X
* When the disc is in the unit, the indicator lights up
in orange, then it turns green when the disc is selected.
**AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
1 Turn on the amplifier and adjust the
volume to the minimum.
Tips
2 Set the function of the connected
• You can start playing with the track selected in Step 6.
1 Turn AMS (or press ./> or the number
buttons on the remote) to select the track you
want to play using the display*.
2 Press H.
*See “Using the Display” on page 9.
amplifier with its input selector.
3 Press POWER.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE (or one of the DISC
1-5 A buttons for DECK A of RCD-
W50C) and place a disc on the inner
circle of DECK A (or B). Press OPEN/
CLOSE (or A) again to close the disc
tray.
• You can remove or load discs while playing the
other deck. Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of the deck
that is not currently playing to open that tray, and
remove or load a disc.
• The DISC 1-5 button indicator lights up when the
disc is in the tray. The indicator turns to green when
the disc is selected.
• You can connect a headphone to the PHONE jack
on the front panel. Turn the PHONE LEVEL
control to adjust the volume.
• You can replace any discs in the other disc trays
while playing a disc in DECK A of RCD-W50C.
Press OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of the deck that is not
currently playing to open that tray, and remove or
load a disc.
With the label side up
5 For DECK A of RCD-W50C, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly to select the
Continuous play mode.
Notes
• You can play unfinalized CD-Rs or CD-RWs only
in DECK B. For the detailed explanation about
finalizing, see “Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW” on
page 24.
When you
select
The unit plays
ALL DISCS
All discs in the unit consecutively
in the order of the disc number.
• Do not leave the disc tray open when the unit is not
in use to prevent dust and dirt from entering and
prevent damage to the disc tray.
• When you turn on the unit, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a
malfunction.
1 DISC
Only one disc you have selected.
6 Press H.
The unit starts playing. Adjust the volume on
the amplifier.
8
Tips
Using the Display
• The disc titles and track titles are displayed as
follows:
When either of the detailed displays are selected,
the disc title appears whenever the unit is stopped.
The title of the current track appears when a track is
playing.
To label a disc and its tracks, see “Labeling Tracks/
Discs” on page 26.
You can check information about the disc using
the front panel display.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
• You can scroll disc or track titles that do not fit
entirely into the display. Z
DISPLAY
Press SCROLL on the remote to see the rest of the
title. Press SCROLL again to pause scrolling, and
again to continue scrolling.
Display while the unit is
stopped
TIME
Front Panel Display
TIME
The information appears as follows:
DECK A
SELECT
DISPLAY
The total track number and total playing time
CD TEXT
SCROLL
TIME
DISC
DECK
TOC
A
CDTEXT
CD-RW
Tip
When you put a CD containing a CD text in the disc
tray, “CD TEXT” lights up in the display.
DECK B
Changing the display
When you placed an unfinalized CD-R or CD-
RW in DECK B, you can also check the
remaining recordable time by pressing TIME.
The information appears as follows:
Press DISPLAY while the unit is stopped or
playing. Each time you press the button, you
can change the display as follows:
DECK A/DECK B divided display <
The total track number and total playing time
CD TEXT
m
TOC
DISC
Detailed display for DECK A
m
DECK
CDTEXT
B
CD-RW
Detailed display for DECK B
The remaining recordable time of the disc (only
the unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW)
DECK A/DECK B divided display
CD TEXT
CD TEXT
DISC
DECK
TOC
A
TOC
DISC
DECK
CDTEXT
B
DISC
DECK
B
CD-RW
CDTEXT
CD-RW
Tip
Detailed display for DECK A
When you put a CD containing a CD text in the disc
tray, “CD TEXT” lights up in the display.
CD TEXT
DISC
DECK
TOC
A
CDTEXT
CD-RW
Detailed display for DECK B
CD TEXT
TOC
DISC
DECK
B
CDTEXT
CD-RW
continued
9
Display while playing
Display while recording
Press TIME repeatedly while recording. Each
time you press the button, the display for
DECK B changes as follows:
Press TIME repeatedly while the unit is
playing. Each time you press the button, the
display for any deck that has a disc inside
changes as follows:
The track number and recording time of the
track currently being recorded
DECK A
CD TEXT
TOC
REC
The track number and playing time
DECK
CDTEXT
B
TRACK
CD-RW
CD TEXT
DECK
TOC
A
TRACK
CDTEXT
CD-RW
The total remaining time of the CD-R or CD-RW
CD TEXT
The track number and remaining time of the
TOC
REC
track currently being played
DECK
CDTEXT
B
TRACK
CD-RW
CD TEXT
DECK
TOC
A
TRACK
CDTEXT
CD-RW
Display for disc information
of DECK B
The indicators show which type of recordable
disc is in the disc tray, and whether the
recordable disc has been already finalized.
The total remaining time of the disc (in Continuous
play mode)
CD TEXT
DECK
TOC
A
TRACK
CDTEXT
CD-RW
TOC indicator
DECK B
TOC
The track number and playing time
DISC
CD TEXT
DECK B
CDTEXT
CD-RW
TOC
DECK
CDTEXT
B
TRACK
CD-RW
CD TEXT CD-R/RW
indicator indicator
The track number and remaining time of the
track currently being played
The CD-R/RW indicator
CD TEXT
When you put an unfinalized CD-R in the disc
tray, “CD-R” lights up.
TOC
DECK
CDTEXT
B
TRACK
CD-RW
When you put a CD-RW disc in the disc tray,
“CD-RW” lights up.
The TOC indicator
When you put an unfinalized CD-R or CD-RW
The total remaining time of the disc (in Continuous
play mode)
CD TEXT
in the disc tray, “TOC” lights up.
TOC
DECK
CDTEXT
B
For details on finalizing, refer to page 24, and
page 25 for unfinalizing.
TRACK
CD-RW
10
The CD TEXT indicator
When you put a CD containing a CD text in the
disc tray, “CD TEXT” lights up.
Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any track while playing
a disc by using the AMS (Automatic Music
Sensor) dial on the deck, . and >
buttons on the remote, or number buttons on
the remote.
When “CD TEXT” is framed in red in the
display of DECK B, CD TEXT information is
not recorded. In this case, finalize the disc to
record the information.
If you remove the disc or turn off the power
before finalizing, CD TEXT information is
erased.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
Note
When you put a CD or finalized CD-R in the disc
tray, “CD” lights up.
H
AMS
AMS
H
SELECT
Number buttons/
>10
H
./>
continued
11
To locate
Do the following:
Locating a Particular
Point in a Track Z
The next or
succeeding
tracks
During playback, turn AMS
clockwise (or press > on the
remote repeatedly) until you find the
track.
You can locate a particular point in a track
during playback or playback pause.
The beginning
of the current or
preceding tracks
During playback, turn AMS
counterclockwise (or press . on
the remote repeatedly) until you find
the track.
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD
for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
A specific track
number or track
name directly
In stop mode, turn AMS (or press
./> on the remote repeatedly)
until you find the track number or
track name, and press H.
SELECT
Tip
To pause playing at the beginning of a track, turn
AMS (or press ./> on the remote) after
pausing playback.
Playing directly using the
number buttons Z
You can playback a track directly by using the
number buttons. Press the track number you
want to play. When you select a track number
over 10, press >10 first, then the corresponding
number buttons.
m/M
Example:
To enter number 15, press >10, then 1 and 5.
To locate a
point
Do the following
While
During playback, press and hold
monitoring the m or M on the remote until you
sound
find the point.
While
During pause, press and hold m or
observing the M on the remote until you find the
display
point. You will not hear the sound
during operation.
Tip
“-Over-” appears if the disc reaches the end. Turn
AMS counterclockwise (or press . or m on the
remote).
Note
Tracks that are only a few seconds long may be too
short to scan using the search function. For such
tracks, it is better to play the disc at normal speed.
12
Notes
Playing Tracks/Discs
• When the unit has repeated tracks in the same play
mode five times, playback stops.
Repeatedly (Repeat Play) Z
• When “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” (page 14) is
selected, you cannot repeatedly play all tracks on
the disc (for DECK A of RCD-W50C).
You can play tracks repeatedly in any play
mode.
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CD
for operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
Repeating only the current
track
While the track you want to repeat is being
played, press REPEAT repeatedly until
“REPEAT 1” lights up.
SELECT
REPEAT
To cancel Repeat 1
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1”
goes off.
H
x
Repeating all tracks on the
disc
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT”
lights up in the display, and then press H.
The unit repeats the discs/tracks as follows:
When the disc The deck repeats
is played in
ALL DISCS
Continuous play
(page 8)
All tracks on all discs.
All tracks on the current disc.
1 DISC
Continuous play
(page 8)
All tracks on the current disc in
random order.
Shuffle Play
(page 14)
All the same program.
Program Play
(page 15)
To stop Repeat Play
Press x.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT”
goes off.
13
2 Press H.
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
“;” appears in the display while the unit is
“shuffling” the tracks, and the track is
played.
You can have the unit “shuffle” tracks and play
them in random order.
To stop Shuffle Play
Press x.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
To cancel Shuffle Play
While the unit is stopped, press PLAY MODE
until “SHUFFLE” goes off.
H
H
Tip
To play from the beginning of the current track again,
turn AMS counterclockwise (or press .on the
remote). You cannot go back to tracks that have
already been played.
x
x
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
SELECT
Notes
• If “ALL DISCS SHUFFLE” is selected in the
“REPEAT” setting, “REPEAT” is cancelled (for
DECK A of RCD-W50C).
• You cannot change the PLAY MODE during
playback.
PLAY MODE
H
x
1 While the unit is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly to select the Shuffle
Play mode as follows:
When you
select
The unit plays
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE (for
DECK A of
All tracks on all discs in random
order.
RCD-W50C)
1 DISC
All tracks on the current disc in
SHUFFLE (for random order.
DECK A of
RCD-W50C)
All tracks on the disc in random
order.
SHUFFLE (for
DECK B of
RCD-W50C
and DECK A/B
of RCD-W10)
14
To program all tracks on the
selected disc
Creating Your Own
After displaying the first track number in Step
3 above, turn AMS counterclockwise (or press
. on the remote) to select “AL” instead of a
track number.
Program (Program Play)
You can specify the playback order of the
tracks on a disc to create your own programs
containing up to 25 tracks.
To stop Program Play
Press x.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CD for
operations on DECK A, or to CDR for
operations on DECK B.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” goes off.
DISC 1-5
H
To erase the last programmed track
Press CLEAR. Each time you press the button,
the last programmed track is erased.
Tips
x
CLEAR AMS CLEAR AMS
x
• You can also select the track number using the
number buttons on the remote in Step 3 above. See
page 11.
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
H
• The program remains even after Program Play ends.
When you press H, you can play the same
program again.
SELECT
PLAY MODE
• To check the total number of the programmed
tracks, press TIME while the unit is stopped.
Notes
CLEAR
• You cannot create a program containing tracks from
both DECK A and DECK B.
H
• “Step Full!” appears in the display when you
program over 25 tracks. Erase the unnecessary
tracks to enter other tracks.
• The program is erased when you turn the unit off.
• If the total time of the program exceeds 99 minutes
59 seconds, “--.--” appears in the display.
• You cannot change the PLAY MODE during
playback.
x
./>
D.SKIP
1 While the unit is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
lights up in the display.
2 For DECK A of RCD-W50C, press one
of the DISC 1-5 buttons (or D. SKIP on
the remote) to select the desired disc
number.
3 Turn AMS to select the desired track
number, then press AMS (or press ./
> to select the desired track number,
then press PLAY MODE on the remote).
4 To program additional tracks, repeat
Step 3 (Steps 2 and 3 for DECK A of
RCD-W50C).
5 Press H to start Program Play.
The unit starts playing tracks in the
programmed order.
15
Recording/Editing
Notes on Recording
Useful Tips for Recording
• You cannot record over existing material. The unit
automatically starts recording from the end of any
existing material.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
SBM
• Make sure that the remaining recordable time on the
CD-R or CD-RW is longer than the playing time of
a source CD, especially if you want to record all the
tracks on the CD.
• If a message appears in the display, refer to
“Messages” on page 29.
• With the following kinds of CDs, you may
experience a reading failure or noise when recorded
to a CD-R or CD-RW.
TIME
– CD with adhesive labels attached to them
– Irregularly shaped CDs (for example, heart or star
shaped)
SELECT
– CDs with printed text concentrated on one side
only
TIME
– Old CDs
– Scratched CDs
– Dirty CDs
– Warped CDs
• If the following occurs during CD playback or
recording, a reading error may occur or noise may
be produced in the recorded results:
– The disc tray or other part of the system is
bumped.
Checking the remaining
recordable time on the CD-R
or CD-RW
Press TIME repeatedly.
– The system is placed on an uneven or soft
surface.
• Each time you press the button while the unit
is stopped, the display alternates between
total disc playing time and remaining
recordable time on the CD-R or CD-RW
(page 9).
– The system is located near a speaker, door, or
other source of vibration.
• Recording automatically stops if recording is
paused for more than about 3 minutes.
Note on a copy protection
Some commercial CD may contain a copy
protection code that will prevent the disc from
being recorded. In this case, “Cannot Copy”
and either “C12” or “C41” will appear
alternately in the display.
• Each time you press the button while
recording, the display alternates between the
recording time of the current track and the
remaining recordable time on the CD-R or
CD-RW (page 10).
Do not move the unit or disconnect
the unit from power source in the
following situation. Recording may
not complete successfully.
• When “Finalize,” “Unfinalize,” “Erase,” or “OPC”
appears in the display:
The unit is currently updating the table of contents
(TOC).
• When “PMA Writing” appears in the display:
The unit is currently updating the track information.
16
Using the Silent Pause
function
Using the SBM (Super Bit
Mapping) function
There has been no sound input for about 30
seconds during recording. The unit changes to
recording pause after recording about 30
seconds of silence.
When you record through the ANALOG IN
jack, the SBM function enables you to record a
24-bit high quality sound source by converting
it to a 16-bit source without reduction in sound
quality. This is made possible by incorporating
a noise-shaping filter in the 24-bit A/D
converter of this unit, which has a frequency
range designed to cover the range of human
hearing.
If the unit continues pausing for about 3
minutes after the Silent Pause Function
activated, recording stops automatically.
Note that this function does not activate if the
unit is Synchro-Recording from a CD on
DECK A.
During recording pause, press SBM. The
indicator lights up.
Tip
When you press the button again, the function
is canceled and the indicator turns off.
You can turn off the Silent Pause Function. For
details, see “Using the Setup Menu” (page 28).
Notes
Insert the silence into the
end of the song (The function
of adding Post Gap)
• You cannot change the setting while recording.
• When you record through the DIGITAL OPTICAL
IN jack, or when you make Synchro-Recording, the
SBM function is automatically canceled.
You can insert the silence of 2 seconds between
the songs, when recording more than two tracks
at once. The silence is inserted according to the
following situations.
• When recording is stopped.
• When the disc of DECK A changes to the
next disc during Synchro-Recording. (RCD-
W50C only)
To use the function of adding Post
Gap
Set “Post Gap” of the setup menu to “On” during
stop. For details, see “Using the Setup Menu” on page
28.
17
Notes
Synchro-Recording a CD
to CD-R or CD-RW
• You cannot pause recording in Synchro-Recording.
• If Repeat Play has been set, it is automatically
canceled.
• If you start the recording when Shuffle play is set,
Shuffle play is automatically canceled.
• Silent Pause and SBM functions do not work during
Synchro-Recording.
You can easily make digital recordings from a
CD to a CD-R or CD-RW. Before recording,
see “Notes on Recording” on page 16. To
record a CD at high speed, see page 19.
• The recording level is set to 0.0 dB regardless of the
Setup Menu setting.
There are 2 types of recording. Each recording
type can be selected both in normal speed
Synchro-Recording and High-Speed Synchro-
Recording (page 19).
• When copying a disc digitally recorded under
control of the Serial Copy Management System
(SCMS), the unit automatically select the analog
recording. High speed recording changes to normal
speed recording. For detailed explanation on
SCMS, refer to the “Notes” on page 20.
• When copying a commercial music CD contains
copy protection code, the unit automatically select
the analog recording. High speed recording changes
to normal speed recording.
Normal Synchro-Recording (NORM
SYNC)
• After recording, you must finalize the disc.
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot
be played on any other machine. See
• You cannot stop recording during finalizing in
Make-Disc Synchro-Recording.
“Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW” on page 24.
Normal speed Synchro-
Recording
The disc is recorded at the same speed as the
playing CD. You can hear the sound during
recording.
• A CD text contained in the disc is not
automatically recorded on the disc. To label
tracks/discs, see “Labeling Tracks/Discs”
(page 26).
Tip
You can perform Synchro-Recording in the
programmed order (page 15).
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
Make-Disc Synchro-Recording (MAKE
DISC)
DISC 1-5 A
(OPEN/CLOSE for RCD-W10)
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
Records a CD in the original order of its track
number regardless of the selected play mode,
and finalizes the disc. Be sure to use the disc
that has not been recorded. (“Blank Disc”
appears in the display when you put the disc in
DECK B.)
CD SYNCHRO NORMAL x H
• A CD text (if contained in the disc) is
automatically recorded. (Note that “Text
Save” in Setup Menu is set to “On.” ) You
can enter the disc name or track name (up to
70 characters each, and 40 tracks per disc).
SELECT
Tip
When you do not want to record the CD text
automatically, set “Text Save” in Setup Menu to
“Off.” For details, see “Using the Setup Menu” (page
28). Depending on the CDs, the CD text is
automatically recorded even if “Text Save” in Setup
Menu is set to “Off.”
CD SYNCHRO
NORMAL
x
H
18
1 Press POWER.
High-Speed Synchro-Recording
You can easily make digital recordings from a
CD to a CD-R or CD-RW, faster than normal
speed Synchro-Recording.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE of DECK B and
place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW on
the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE of
DECK B again to close the disc tray.
You cannot monitor the recorded signal while
recording.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
CD SYNCHRO HIGH
x H
With the label side up
SELECT
“TOC Reading” appears. The unit starts to
read the TOC (Table of Contents) data and
shows the type of the disc on the deck in the
display.
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE of DECK A (one of
the DISC 1-5 A buttons for RCD-W50C)
and place a CD on the disc tray. Press
OPEN/CLOSE (or A) of DECK A again
to close the disc tray.
CD SYNCHRO
HIGH
H
x
When you perform Normal Synchro-
Recording (NORM SYNC), you can choose
the disc which you want to record, and the
play mode.
When you perform Make-Disc Synchro-
Recording (MAKE DISC), the disc in
DECK A is used to record.
1 Do Steps 1 to 3 of “Normal speed
2 PSryenscshCroD-RSeYcNoCrdHinRgO” HonIGpHagreep1e8a.tedly
to select the recording type, “NORM
SYNC” or “MAKE DISC.”
DECK B stands by for recording, and
DECK A stands by for playing. *
4 Press CD SYNCHRO NORMAL
repeatedly to select the recording type,
“NORM SYNC” or “MAKE DISC.”
DECK B stands by for recording, and
DECK A stands by for playing.*
* The unit stands by for recording
immediately by pressing YES.
3 After “New Track” appears in the
.display, press H (or X) of DECK B to
start recording.
When you place a CD-R or CD-RW in the
deck, the unit optimizes itself for the best
possible recording and “OPC” appears on
the display shortly.
High-Speed Synchro-Recording starts.
DECK A and DECK B will automatically
stop after recording.
To stop recording
Press x.
When “Not Blank” appears, make sure that
the blank disc is placed correctly.
* The unit stands by for recording
immediately by pressing YES. While
“OPC” appears, you cannot press YES.
Playing from the beginning of
the disc after recording
5 After “New Track” appears in the
display, press H (or X) of DECK B to
start recording.
1 Press x again while the unit is
stopped.
2 Press H.
Synchro-Recording starts. DECK A and
DECK B will automatically stop after
recording.
The unit starts playing from the first track.
Note
To stop recording
Press x.
When you make Synchro-Recording in programmed
order, the recording speed automatically changes to
Normal.
19
To record through
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN OPTICAL
ANALOG IN ANALOG
Turn on the indicator
Recording on a CD-R or
CD-RW Manually
You can start recording from the end of the
existing material. Before recording, see “Notes
on Recording” on page 16.
To record the disc in DECK A, turn off
“OPTICAL” or “ANALOG.”
4 Press REC z.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
DECK B stands by for recording.
• After recording, you must finalize the disc.
Until the disc is properly finalized, it cannot
be played on any other machine. See
5 Adjust the recording level, if necessary.
For details, see “Adjusting the Recording
Level” on page 21.
“Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW” on page 24.
6 Press H.
INPUT
H
OPEN/CLOSE
7 Start playing the sound source you
want to record.
To pause recording
Press X. To resume recording, press the button
again or press H.
Note
X x REC z
Whenever you pause recording, a new track number
is added. For example, if you paused recording while
recording on track 4, the track number increases by
one and recording continues on the new track when
recording is resumed.
SELECT
INPUT
To stop recording
Press x.
“PMA Writing” appears while updating the
information of the disc before stopping the
recording.
REC z
H
X
x
Notes
• If you press REC z during recording, you can add
a track (page 22). The track must be longer than 4
seconds.
• When recording from more than one disc manually,
the silence between tracks may become longer. To
prevent this, use Synchro-Recording. (RCD-W50C
only)
• This unit uses the Serial Copy Management System,
which allows only first-generation digital copies to
be made of premastered software via the unit’s
digital input. Therefore you may not be able to
record a CD-R or CD-RW digitally through the
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack, depending on the
content being recorded.
1 Turn on the amplifier and the sound
source, and then select the sound
source on the amplifier.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE of DECK B and
place a recordable CD-R or CD-RW on
DECK B.
Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the
disc tray.
• Because of the restriction of the Serial Copy
Management System (SCMS), you may not be able
to make digital recordings. In this case, use analog
recording through the ANALOG IN jack when you
record from other units. Or use Synchro-Recording
when you record from DECK A. (The recording
mode is automatically changed to analog recording.)
With the label side up
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the
input connector.
20
6 While monitoring the sound, turn AMS
(or press ./> on the remote) to
adjust the recording level, then press
AMS (or YES).
Adjusting the Recording
Level
Adjust the recording level within a range of
– ∞ to +18 dB, so that the OVER indication
of the peak level meters does not light up in
red.
Adjusting the recording level
for digital recording
You can adjust the recording level using the
Setup Menu. (For details of “Using the Setup
Menu,” see page 28.)
OVER indication
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
MENU/NO
OVER
TOC
DECK
B
CDTEXT
CD-RW
7 Press MENU/NO.
AMS
YES
REC LEVEL
8 Stop playing the sound source.
9 To start recording, do Steps 6 and 7 of
“Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW
Manually” on page 20.
SELECT
MENU/NO
Note
You cannot change the setting of the DIGITAL
OPTICAL output level even if you adjust the
recording level for digital recording.
Adjusting the recording level
for analog recording
./>
Turn the REC LEVEL control on the front
panel. Adjust the recording level so that the
OVER indication on the peak level meters does
not light up.
1 Do Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording on a CD-
R or CD-RW Manually” on page 20.
2 Play the portion of the sound source
with the strongest signal level.
Note
You can adjust the recording level while recording,
not while playing a disc in DECK B.
3 Press MENU/NO.
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> on the
remote) to select the program source.
Display
To select
DECK A Lvl
Optical Lvl
DECK A
a component connected to
the DIGITAL OPTICAL
IN jack
5 Press AMS (or YES).
21
Marking track numbers
automatically (Track Marking
Function)
Marking Track Numbers
While Recording
The unit adds track marks differently in the
following cases:
You can mark track numbers either manually
or automatically. By marking track numbers at
specific points, you can quickly locate the
points later using the AMS Function or Editing
Functions.
• When you make a Synchro-Recording
(page 18)
The unit marks track numbers automatically under
the control of DECK A.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
• When recording from a CD or MD
connected through the DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN jack (with “OPTICAL”
selected by the INPUT button)
REC z
The unit marks track numbers automatically
according to the information contained in the source
being recorded. However, the unit may not
automatically mark track numbers when recording
from some CD players and multi disc players.
• In all other cases
When “Track Mark” is set to “LSync” in Setup
Menu, the unit marks a new track number whenever
the signal drops to the specified level* or below for
about 1.5 seconds or longer, then rises to a specified
level.
SELECT
* The initial setting is –50 dB.
To turn off the Track Mark Function
While the unit is stopped, set “Track Mark” in
Setup Menu to “Off.” For details, see “Using
the Setup Menu” (page 28).
REC z
To change the trigger level for Track
Marking Function
While the unit is stopped, select “LSync Lvl”
in Setup Menu and set the level between
–72 dB and –20 dB. For details, see “Using the
Setup Menu” (page 28).
Marking track numbers
manually
You can mark track numbers at any time while
recording.
Press REC z at the point you want to add a
track mark while recording.
Notes
• You cannot mark track numbers manually during
Synchro-Recording.
• Track length must be at least 4 seconds to mark
track numbers manually.
22
Recording the Original Sound
of the Program Source
Fading In and Out (Fader)
Z
(Direct Recording Function)
You can gradually increase the recording level
at the beginning of a recording (fade-in
Digital signals with a sampling frequency of
44.1 kHz can be recorded without using
internal circuits of the unit. You can set this
function using the Setup Menu. (For details on
“Using the Setup Menu,” see page 28.)
recording) or decrease the recording level at the
end of a recording (fade-out recording).
This function is convenient when you do not
want the track to start or end abruptly.
Before using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
MENU/NO YES
SELECT
AMS
SELECT
REC FADER
MENU/NO
YES
Notes
• Fading lasts for 5 seconds.
./>
• You cannot change the setting of the DIGITAL
OPTICAL output level even if you make fade-in/
fade-out recording.
Fade-in recording
During recording pause, press REC FADER at
the point where you want to start fade-in
recording.
1 While the unit is stopped, press MENU/
NO.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> on the
remote) to select “Direct,” and press
AMS (or YES).
“Fade In” flashes in the display, and recording
starts.
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> on the
remote) to select “On,” and press AMS
(or YES).
Fade-out recording
During recording, press REC FADER at the
point where you want to start fade-out
recording.
4 Press MENU/NO.
Note
Digital signals with other sampling frequencies than
44.1 kHz are automatically recorded through the
sampling rate converter of the unit, even when
“Direct” is set to “On” in Setup Menu.
“ Fade Out” flashes in the display, and the unit
fades out and changes to recording pause.
23
Notes
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-
RW
• Once the finalizing process starts, you cannot stop
in the middle of the process.
• Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from
the power source in the middle of the finalizing
process. Recording will not been complete
successfully, and you will not be able to play back
the recorded tracks.
Finalizing completes the recording of a disc. It
enables you to play the disc on other players.
(The player must be CD-RW compatible. )
When a recording is finished, a CD-R or CD-
RW must be finalized. Once that is done, a CD-
R may not be added or erased to. CD-RWs are
locked once they are finalized, and must be
unfinalized to permit additional recording or
erasure.
• An unfinalized disc can be played back only in
DECK B.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
FINALIZE
H
SELECT
FINALIZE
H
1 Place a CD-R or CD-RW that has not
been finalized in DECK B.
Make sure that “TOC” appears in the
display. If a finalized CD is loaded, “TOC”
does not appear.
2 Press FINALIZE while the unit is
stopped.
Finalizing enters standby mode.
3 Press H (or YES).
Finalizing starts. During finalizing,
“Finalize” appears in the display and the
remaining time for finalizing (may not be
accurate) appears. When the finalizing
process is finished, the total track number
and total playing time appears in the display
and the TOC (red) indicator goes off.
24
Unfinalizing a CD-RW
Erasing Tracks of a CD-
RW
A finalized CD-RW is neither recordable nor
rewritable. If you want to add new tracks or
erase tracks, you must first unfinalize the disc.
You can erase tracks recorded on a CD-RW.
This process starts with the last track on the
disc.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
ERASE
Before erasing the track, note that the disc is
not finalized. If the disc is finalized, follow the
instructions for “Unfinalizing a CD-RW” (page
25).
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
YES
ERASE
H
SELECT
AMS
H
ERASE
SELECT
H
YES
1 Place a finalized CD-RW in DECK B.
Make sure that “TOC” does not appear in
the display. If an unfinalized CD is loaded,
“TOC” appears.
ERASE
H
./>
2 Press ERASE while the unit is stopped.
Unfinalizing enters standby mode.
3 Press H (or YES).
Unfinalizing starts. During unfinalizing,
“Unfinalize” appears in the display and the
remaining time for unfinalizing (may not be
accurate) appears. When the unfinalizing
process is finished, the total track number
and the total playing time appears in the
display and the TOC (red) indicator lights
up.
1 Place an unfinalized CD-RW disc in
DECK B.
Make sure that “TOC” appears in the
display. If a finalized CD is loaded, “TOC”
does not appear.
2 Press ERASE while the unit is stopped.
“Tr Erase?” appears in the display.
Notes
3 Press YES.
• Once the unfinalizing process was started, you
cannot stop in the middle of the process.
• Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from
the power source in the middle of the unfinalizing
process.
The last track is selected.
To erase only the last track, go to step 5.
continued
25
4 Turn AMS (or press ./> on the
remote) to select the first of the tracks
you want to erase.
Labeling Tracks/Discs Z
You can create titles for tracks/discs for a
recorded CD-R or CD-RW with capital and
small letters, numbers, and symbols. You can
enter a disc name of up to 70 characters, and a
track name of up to 70 characters per track, for
40 tracks per disc.
5 Press H (or YES).
Erasing of the last track starts. During
erasing, “Tr Erase” appears in the display
and the remaining time for erasing the last
track (may not be accurate) appears. When
this process is finished, the total track
number and the total playing time appears
in the display.
Label the track/disc before finalizing it. You
cannot label the track/disc on a finalized disc.
After labeling, you must finalize the disc before
you remove the disc or turn off the unit.
Otherwise, the titles will be cleared.
To erase all tracks
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
1 Place an unfinalized CD-RW disc in
DECK B.
2 Press ERASE repeatedly until “Disc
Erase?” appears in the display while
the unit is stopped.
NAME EDIT/
SELECT
SELECT
MENU/NO
YES
3 Press H (or YES).
Letter/number/
symbol buttons
CLEAR
Erasing starts. During erasing, “Disc Erase”
appears in the display and the remaining
time of erasing (may not be accurate)
appears. When the entire disc is erased,
“Blank Disc” appears.
x
./>
Notes
m/M
• Once the erasing process has started, you cannot
stop in the middle of the process.
• You can erase only from the last track.
• Do not turn off the unit or disconnect the unit from
the power source in the middle of the erasing
process.
1 Place a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has
not been finalized in DECK B.
2 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT while the
unit is stopped.
“Name In?” appears in the display.
3 Press YES.
4 Press ./> to select the disc or
track you want to label.
When you label the disc name, select
“Disc,” and when you label the track name,
select the track number.
5 Press YES.
A flashing cursor appears.
TOC
DECK
B
CDTEXT
CD-RW
26
Changing an existing title
6 Press NAME EDIT/SELECT repeatedly
to select the character type as follows:
1 Do Steps 1 to 5 in “Labeling Tracks/
Discs” (page 26) to select the title you
want to change.
TOC
DECK
B
CDTEXT
CD-RW
2 Press and hold CLEAR until the current
title is erased.
Display
To select
3 Do Steps 6 to 8 of “Labeling Tracks/
Selected AB
Selected ab
Selected 12
Capital letters and symbols*
Small letters and symbols*
Numbers
Discs” (page 26) to enter the new title.
4 Press YES.
“Complete !” appears in the display for a
few seconds and the track or disc is labeled.
* You can use the following symbols in titles:
’ – / , . ( ) : ! ? & + < > _ = ” ; # $ % @
`
To enter a space, press 10/0.
7 Press a letter/number/symbol button to
enter a character.
TOC
DECK
B
CDTEXT
CD-RW
To enter a number, press the number button
you want.
To enter a letter or symbol,
1 Press the corresponding letter button
repeatedly until the letter or symbol you
want flashes. You can also enter a letter
or symbol by pressing ./>
repeatedly. To select the symbol, press
> repeatedly after flashing “ .”
’
2 Press M.
8 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you have
entered the entire title.
If you enter an incorrect character, press
m or M until the incorrect character
starts flashing.
Press CLEAR to erase the incorrect
character, then enter the correct one.
9 Press YES.
“Complete !” appears in the display for a
few seconds and the track or disc is labeled.
Finalize the disc before you remove the disc
or turn off the unit. Otherwise, the titles will
be cleared.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU/NO or x.
27
Additional Information
Using the Setup Menu
MENU/NO YES
You can make various settings on this unit by
using the Setup Menu.
When using the remote, set SELECT to CDR.
1 Press MENU/NO.
2 Turn AMS (or press ./> on the
remote) to select the setup item, and
press AMS (or YES).
CLEAR AMS
3 Turn AMS (or press ./> on the
remote) to set the item, and press AMS
(or YES).
SELECT
MENU/NO
YES
4 Press MENU/NO.
CLEAR
To initialize an item’s parameter
Press CLEAR after Step 2.
Notes
./>
• The menus you can use while the unit is stopped,
playing, or recording differ.
• The setting is stored in memory even if you turn off
the unit or disconnect the power.
Menu items
Setup item
Track Mark
LSync Lvl
Function (reference page)
Parameters (Initial setting)
Sets the Track Marking Function (page 22).
LSync/Off (LSync)
Changes the trigger level for Track Marking Function (page
22).
–72 dB to –20 dB in 2 dB
increments (–50 dB)
Sets the Silent Pause Function (page 17).
On/Off (On)
On/Off (Off)
On/Off (On)
Silent Pause
Direct
Sets the Direct Recording Function (page 23).
Records the CD text automatically at Make-Disc Synchro-
Recording (page 18).
Text Save
Sets the function to add Post Gap. (page 17).
On/Off (Off)
Post Gap
Adjusts the input level from the CD player section (DECK A) – ∞ dB to 18.0 dB (0.0 dB)
(page 21).
DECK A Lvl
Adjusts the input level from the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack – ∞ dB to 18.0 dB (0.0 dB)
(page 21).
Optical Lvl
28
Explanation
Message
Messages
You have tried the MAKE DISC
Synchro-Recording, with a disc
that is not blank.
• Use a blank disc for the MAKE
DISC Synchro-Recording.
Not Blank
The following table explains the messages that
appear in the display.
Message
Explanation
OPC
OPC: Optimum Power Control
Blank Disc
A blank CD-R/CD-RW you have
just bought or a CD-RW you have
entirely erased is in the unit.
The unit is optimizing itself for
best possible sound.
OPC Over
The number of times OPC
recording has been performed 90
times.
• Stop the recording and finalize
the disc.
Check Disc
You are trying to record or edit a
finalized disc or CD. Or you are
trying to edit a CD-R.
Complete!
Data Disc
Editing has been completed
successfully.
-Over-
The playback of the last track is
over.
• Turn AMS counterclockwise (or
press . or m on the remote).
You are trying to record or edit a
non audio CD-R/CD-RW.
• Insert an audio CD-R/CD-RW.
Disc Full!
There is not enough time left on the
CD-R/CD-RW or there are no
recordable tracks available to
complete a planned recording.
PMA Writing
Push STOP!
PMA: Program Memory Area
A disc’s information is being
updated.
You operate the unit not in the
STOP mode.
Erase
The ERASE function is operating.
Ex-Change
(RCD-W50C
only)
During CD playback, you remove
and insert another CD.
• Stop the unit, and then operate the
unit again.
-Retry-
Recording or editing has been tried
again.
Fade In
The FADE IN REC function is
operating.
Step Full!
The number of programmed tracks
has reached the limit, and you
cannot program any more tracks.
Fade Out
Finalize
The FADE OUT REC function is
operating.
The FINALIZE function is
operating.
• Before you program a new track,
erase the current program and
restart a new program procedure.
Incomplete!
Editing has not completed
successfully due to vibration of the
unit or a dirty or scratched disc.
TEXT Edited
A disc whose text has been edited
but has not been finalized is
inserted, and OPEN/CLOSE has
been pressed.
Initialize
The unit does not memorize the
Setup Menu settings or the
previous playback state.
• Finalize the disc, and then press
OPEN/CLOSE to remove the
disc. If you want to remove the
disc before finalizing it, press
OPEN/CLOSE again while
“TEXT Edited” is displayed.
Name Full!
The number of characters used for
the track or disc names is beyond
the maximum.
-NO DISC-
No Name
There is no disc in the unit.
There is no title.
Unfinalize
The UNFINALIZE function is
operating.
29
Self-diagnosis Function
System Limitations
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the player from malfunctioning, three
character service numbers in a combination
with a message appears in the display. In this
case, check the following table.
“TOC Reading” appears in the
display for a long time
Regardless of the disc, “TOC Reading” appears in the
display of DECK B longer than in that of DECK A.
This is because, DECK B is a CD-R/RW writer and
reads various version information while setting
optimum recording condition.
Message
Explanation
C12/
Cannot Copy
You are trying to record a disc that
cannot be played back in DECK-A
or with an external device, such as
CD-ROM or VIDEO CD.
Limitations when recording over an
existing track
• The correct remaining recording time may not be
displayed.
• The remaining recording time may be inaccurately
displayed relative to the total recorded time.
• You can record up to 99 tracks.
• Remove the disc, and then insert a
music CD for playback.
C13/
Rec Error
Recording has not been completed
successfully because of vibration.
• Relocate the unit in a place free of
vibration and restart the recording
again.
Note
When you turn on the unit, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a
malfunction.
The disc you try to record is
excessively dirty (such as oil-
stained or finger marked) or
scratched. Or the disc is not
normal.
• Replace the disc with another one
and restart the recording again.
C14/
TOC Error
The unit did not read the TOC
information.
• Insert other discs.
C41/
Cannot Copy
The sound source you are trying to
record is a copy of a commercial
music software. Or you are trying
to record on a CD-R/CD-RW
digitally.
• Because of the restriction of the
Serial Copy Management System,
you cannot record a copy of a
commercial music software.
Neither can you record a CD-R/
CD-RW digitally.
• Use analog recording through the
ANALOG IN jack when you
record from other units. Or use
Synchro-Recording when you
record from DECK A. (The
recording mode is automatically
changed to analog recording.)
C71/
Din Unlock
If this message is displayed
momentarily, this is not an error. It
is caused by the digital signal
during recording.
During recording of a digital sound
source, the connecting cable has
been disconnected or the player of
the sound source has turned off.
• Connect the cable or turn on the
digital player.
30
The sound has a lot of static.
Troubleshooting
Strong magnetism from a television or a similar
device is interfering with operations. Move the unit
away from any sources of strong magnetism.
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the unit, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem.
Other
No sound is output.
DECK A (the CD player
section)
• Make the connections properly (page 6).
• Operate the amplifier properly.
• When using the headphones, turn PHONE
The player does not start playing.
• Insert a disc.
LEVEL to turn up the output level.
The remote does not operate the unit.
• Place the disc properly.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
unit and the remote.
• Clean the disc (page 4).
• Place the disc with the label side up.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit.
• Moisture condensation has formed inside the
unit. Take the disc out and leave the unit turned
on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates (page 4).
• Replace the batteries in the remote.
When you turn on the unit, you will hear some
mechanical noise from the unit. This is not a
malfunction.
• Press POWER to turn the unit on.
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW
recording section)
After you have attempted the
prescribed corrective actions
The unit does not operate or operates poorly.
If the unit still does not operate properly, or if
other problems not described above occur, turn
off the unit, then reinsert the plug into the
power outlet.
• The CD-R or CD-RW may be damaged. Replace
the disc.
The unit does not play back.
• Place the CD-R or CD-RW with the label side
up.
• Moisture has formed inside the unit. Take the
disc out and leave the unit in a warm place for
several hours until the moisture evaporates (page
4).
Should any problem persist even after
reinserting the power plug, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
• Press POWER to turn the unit on.
• Replace the CD-R or CD-RW with one that has
been recorded.
The unit does not record.
• The CD-R or CD-RW is finalized. Unfinalize
(for CD-RW only) the disc (page 25) and try
again.
• Make connections properly to the sound source
(page 6).
• The sound source is not connected to the selected
input connector. Select the correct input using
the INPUT button (page 20).
• The recording level is set too low. Adjust the
recording level properly (page 21).
• There has been a power failure or the AC power
cord has been disconnected during recording.
Data recorded to that point may be lost.
31
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Specifications
Mexican model:
Other models:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
110-120/220-240V AC,
50/60 Hz
DECK A (the CD player section)
System
Compact disc digital audio
system
Power consumption
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
and control
25 W
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ =
430 × 108 × 399 mm
( 17 × 4 3/8 × 15 3/4 inch)
RCD-W50C: 6.8 kg
(15 lbs)
RCD-W10: 6.0 kg
(13 lbs 4 oz)
780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±0.5
dB)
Mass (approx.)
Frequency response
DECK B (the CD-R and CD-RW
recording section)
Supplied accessories
See page 6.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
System
Compact disc digital audio
system
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ =
780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
CD, CD-R, CD-RW
CD-R, CD-RW (for music
use)
Playable discs
Recordable discs
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (±0.5
dB)
Inputs
ANALOG IN
(Phono jacks)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Rated input: 500 mVrms
Minimum input
250 mVrms
DIGITAL OPTICAL IN
(Square optical connector jack)
Optical wavelength:
660 nm
Outputs
ANALOG OUT
(Phono jacks)
Impedance: 47 kilohms
Rated output: 2 Vrms
Load impedance: over
10 kilohms
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
(Square optical connector jack)
Wavelength: 660 nm
Output level: –18 dBm
PHONES
(Phono jack)
Load impedance: 32 ohms
Output level: 12mW
Sony Corporation
Printed in Malaysia
|